Monday, July 30, 2012

Dyslexia and the Arts: My Suggested Interview Questions

Hi, I am seeking more insight into what your life is like, and has been like, as a Dyslexic person. I know that you have an untold story that wants to be broadcast and would like to help you with that.

I am particularly interested in hearing from Dyslexic people who are in the Creative and Performing arts, in whatever capacity.

My understanding is that the Creative and Performing Arts contain a higher proportion of Dyslexic people because of their ability to visualise and innovate in a non-literal form.

The other possibility is that the Creative and Performing Arts acts as a sanctuary and natural safe harbour for like-minded people, where literacy is less relevant.

I have short list of Questions that may help you tell your story and describe how you feel about You, Dyslexia and the Arts.

Thank you for your input. Add your comments below or send me an email at dyslexiauntied@gmail.com

QUESTIONS

Discovery

When did you discover you had
Dyslexia?

How did this change your
outlook on life?

Exclusion and Inclusion

How does Dyslexia affect
making friends and maintaining relationships?

What support did you get from
family, friends, teachers, boy or girlfriends when they know you have Dyslexia?

Advantage

What do you believe are the
advantages of having Dyslexia?

How spontaneous are you
compared to other people?

Transitions

How difficult is it to move
from familiar circumstances to a new one? Example: School, House, Job,
relationship, etc.

What other support or help
did you want or need at the time?

Career Openings

How has Dyslexia affected
your career decisions in life?

What made you go into the
performing arts?

How suitable is it for
Dyslexic people to take up the arts?

What do you get from the arts
that you can’t get elsewhere?

Self Image

How well are you understood,
as a Dyslexic person?

Looking Back

What would you say to a
younger self, about friends, school, family, jobs, etc.?